5.52% is the change from 688 to 726
Calculation steps:
[( 726 - 688 ) ÷ 688] x 100 = 5.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(726 - 688) / 688] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
726 - 688 = 38
38 ÷ 688 = 0.055232558139534885
0.055232558139534885 x 100 = 5.52%